agcareers.com - UK Jobs https://www.agcareers.com/ Leading supplier of Human Resources Service to the Agriculture, Food, Natural Resource and Biotechnology industry. en-us Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Copyright: (C) 2004 Farms.com Ltd. All Rights Reserved. agcareers.com https://www.agcareers.com/images/english/logo.gif https://www.agcareers.com/ 243 84 Visit agcareers.com <![CDATA[Business Transformation Lead - UK Poultry-JN232 ~ De Lacy Executive UK ~ , None, United Kingdom]]> Location: UK - Nationwide This is a senior, enterprise-level role for someone who knows how to turn strategy into reality. The role is with a major entity in the UK poultry industry. You'll work closely with SLT with a remit to define 'what good looks like' and simplify complexity across management systems and programme delivery.  The business is undergoing significant operational and organisational change and needs a leader who can coordinate complex programmes, align senior stakeholders, and make sure delivery actually happens, without disrupting day-to-day performance.This is not a governance-heavy PMO role. It’s about ownership and execution, with the potential to make a substantial impact. While experience of the UK poultry industry would be an advantage, it's not a prerequisite.We're also interested to talk to people from the wider agriculture or FMCG spaces, manufacturing or other sectors in which you can demonstrate proven success in a similar function. The role:You'll take responsibility for translating strategic priorities into clear, coordinated programmes of work, ensuring they are delivered at pace and embedded into the way the business operates.You’ll operate as the central delivery lead across multiple sites and functions, acting as the link between leadership intent and operational reality.A critical part of the role is building clarity around reporting, forecasting and performance visibility, so leaders can make better, faster decisions. Key responsibilities: Translate board and executive strategy into a prioritised portfolio of programmes and initiativesLead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional change programmesDefine reporting, forecasting & insight protocolsWork closely with operational, commercial, technical, finance and people teams to keep everyone alignedEnsure transformation activity is delivered without compromising operational performance, quality, welfare or safetyYou will also take ownership of improving how the business understands its performance:Design, build and own clear, consistent management reporting and dashboardsReplace fragmented or inconsistent MI with standardised, decision-focused reportingImprove forecasting capability, introducing forward-looking planning, scenario analysis and early-warning indicatorsTranslate complex operational and financial data into simple, actionable insightEnsure reporting focuses on outcomes, delivery against plan and value realised, not just activity This role will suit someone who has:Senior experience leading large, complex programmes or transformation initiativesA track record of delivery in operational, manufacturing, FMCG, agricultural or asset-heavy environmentsStrong commercial understanding of cost, margin and performance driversExperience working directly with executive teams and boardsProven ability to build reporting and forecasting capability from the ground upExperience operating across multi-site, geographically dispersed operations Personal style & approach:Hands-on and delivery-focused, not just strategicCan simplify complexity and make pragmatic decisionsCredible with senior leaders and operational teams alikeComfortable operating in ambiguity and driving paceAble to balance challenge with supportAnalytically strong, numerate and confident working with data ]]> None United Kingdom 2026-06-03 03:16:58.133 <![CDATA[Production Operator ~ Richardson International ~ Portgordon, None, United Kingdom]]>
Richardsons UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operator at our Crisp Malt, Portgordon location.

Job Purpose
The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Health & Safety of yourself and colleagues is always maintained by following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required. Reporting of Accidents, Near Misses and Hazards.
  • Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule. Operation of plant and equipment to transfer grain between production stages, Steeping, Germination and Kilning. Ensure that Production Process cards are followed as per recipe and document process data.
  • Work closely with the engineering department to report faults and the timely repair to minimise production lost time by supporting the operation of the companies CMMS.
  • Carry out daily and routine sampling, including visual inspection and moisture content analysis of grain at each stage of the process and accurately documented. Take necessary actions as required to maintain product quality, ensuring that any actions are documented as required.
  • Plant hygiene is maintained to meet food safety and company HACCP plans. Maintain production areas to required level of hygiene standards. Carry out day to day cleaning duties associated with the role such as sweeping and pressure washing. Ensure that cleaning documents are completed as required.
  • Perform consistently and efficiently to ensure you and the production team deliver quality products, safely and to specification. Work as part of a team to support the day to day running of the production department.
  • Training to be undertaken as required to fulfil the role as identified by the business. Operators are to be multi skilled across the production plants ensuring business contingency at all times.
  • Carry out reasonable requests within your capability.

General Responsibilities:
  • To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity, and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
  • To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
  • To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
  • To promote the company, its values, and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Person Specification
Essential qualities and behaviours were looking for
  • Commitment to help shape our company
  • Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings
  • Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn
  • Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes
Values
Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are
embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the
application process and during their employment journey with the company.
  • Take Pride
  • Be Supportive
  • Be Curious
  • Trust and Be Trusted
  • Pass it on Better

Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
Experience in a factory environment
Good communication skills
Able to work within a fast-paced environment to ensure process timings and quality requirements consistently met
Able to work on a rotating shift basis
Desirable
Food or Malting production experience

What we can offer you
25 day]]> None United Kingdom 2026-05-22 14:05:40.313 <![CDATA[Production Operator ~ Richardson International ~ Ditchingham, , United Kingdom]]>
Richardsons UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operator at our Crisp Malt, Ditchingham location.

Job Purpose
The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients.
Key Duties and responsibilities
  • Health & Safety of yourself and colleagues is always maintained by following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required. Reporting of Accidents, Near Misses and Hazards.
  • Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule. Operation of plant and equipment to transfer grain between production stages, Steeping, Germination and Kilning. Ensure that Production Process cards are followed as per recipe and document process data.
  • Work closely with the engineering department to report faults and the timely repair to minimise production lost time by supporting the operation of the companies CMMS.
  • Carry out daily and routine sampling, including visual inspection and moisture content analysis of grain at each stage of the process and accurately documented. Take necessary actions as required to maintain product quality, ensuring that any actions are documented as required.
  • Plant hygiene is maintained to meet food safety and company HACCP plans. Maintain production areas to required level of hygiene standards. Carry out day to day cleaning duties associated with the role such as sweeping and pressure washing. Ensure that cleaning documents are completed as required.
  • Perform consistently and efficiently to ensure you and the production team deliver quality products, safely and to specification. Work as part of a team to support the day to day running of the production department.
  • Training to be undertaken as required to fulfil the role as identified by the business. Operators are to be multi skilled across the production plants ensuring business contingency at all times.
  • Carry out reasonable requests within your capability.
General Responsibilities:
  • To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity, and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
  • To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
  • To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
  • To promote the company, its values, and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Person Specification
Essential qualities and behaviours were looking for
  • Commitment to help shape our company
  • Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings
  • Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn
Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes
Values
Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are
embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the
application process and during their employment journey with the company.
  • Take Pride
  • Be Supportive
  • Be Curious
  • Trust and Be Trusted
  • Pass it on Better
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
Experience in a factory environment
Good communication skills
Able to work within a fast-paced environment to ensure process timings and quality requirements consistently met
Able to work on a rotating shift basis
Desirable
Food or Malting production experience

What we can offer you
33 days holiday, ]]> United Kingdom 2026-05-18 10:05:20.687 <![CDATA[Production Operator ~ Richardson International ~ Fakenham, , United Kingdom]]>
Richardsons UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operator at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh location, offering a salary of up to 35,000 DOE

Job Purpose
The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients. This is a shift based role working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern between the hours of 06:00 and 18:00.

Key Duties and responsibilities
  • Health & Safety of yourself and colleagues is always maintained by following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required. Reporting of Accidents, Near Misses and Hazards.
  • Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule. Operation of plant and equipment to transfer grain between production stages, Steeping, Germination and Kilning. Ensure that Production Process cards are followed as per recipe and document process data.
  • Work closely with the engineering department to report faults and the timely repair to minimise production lost time by supporting the operation of the companies CMMS.
  • Carry out daily and routine sampling, including visual inspection and moisture content analysis of grain at each stage of the process and to accurately documented. Take necessary actions as required to maintain product quality, ensuring that any actions are documented as required.
  • Plant hygiene is maintained to meet food safety and company HACCP plans. Maintain production areas to required level of hygiene standards. Carry out day to day cleaning duties associated with the role such as sweeping and pressure washing. Ensure that cleaning documents are completed as required.
  • Perform consistently and efficiently to ensure you and the production team deliver quality products, safely and to specification. Work as part of a team to support the day to day running of the production department.
  • Training to be undertaken as required to fulfil the role as identified by the business. Operators are to be multi skilled across the production plants ensuring business contingency at all times.
  • Carry out reasonable requests within your capability.

General Responsibilities:
  • To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity, and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
  • To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
  • To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report and health and safety concerns to your line manager.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
  • To promote the company, its values, and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Essential qualities and behaviours were looking for
  • Commitment to help shape our company
  • Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings
  • Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn
  • Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes
Values
Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are
embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the
application process and during their employment journey with the company.
  • Take Pride
  • Be Supportive
  • Be Curious
  • Trust and Be Trusted
  • Pass it on Better
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
Experience in a factory environment
Good communication skills
Able to work within a fast-paced environment to ensure process timings and quality requirements consistently met
Able to work on a shift basis
Desirable United Kingdom 2026-04-30 17:05:30.39 <![CDATA[Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) ~ Richardson International ~ Manningtree, , United Kingdom]]>
Richardsons UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) at our EDME, Mistley location.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Multiskilled engineer carries out planned and reactive maintenance of all site and plant equipment to ensure the required levels of malt production are achieved, work to be in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), all trade related legislation and best practice. The position provides call out cover for out of hours breakdowns.

Responsible for
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
Contribute efficiency improvements around all areas of the site.
Contribute to continuous improvement on site by maintaining a vigilant approach to your work, identifying, and reporting any areas of interest to site management.
Complete maintenance paperwork/computer entry in line with company procedures.
Recommend improvements to the operation of equipment, where appropriate.
Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant, where appropriate.
Carry out basic mechanical repairs.

Key Duties and responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with:
  • All relevant electrical engineering regulations
  • ATEX Regulations
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Company Policies and Procedures
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Environmental Procedures
  • Continued personal development by keeping up to date with new techniques, processes, and Equipment, undertaking training courses and in house training, as required.
  • Maintain high levels of housekeeping.
  • Carry out other duties from time to time that may be reasonably requested

General Responsibilities:
  • To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
  • To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
  • To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Health and Safety Manager.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures
  • To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Essential qualities and behaviours were looking for
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Ability to read a wiring diagram for control circuits
  • Knowledge of Electrical installation & inspection
  • Excellent problem solving ability
  • Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
  • Quality awareness
  • Able to work well within a team and individually
  • Demonstrable ability in mechanical testing, fault finding, installations & inspection
Values
Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are
embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the
application process and during their employment journey with the company.
  • Take Pride
  • Be Supportive
  • Be Curious
  • Trust and Be Trusted
  • Pass it on Better

Essential
Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification, BTEC, HNC or equivalent.
C&G 2360 part 2 or BTEC, HNC, NVQ equivalent with industrial electrical bias.
Demonstrable ability in mechanical testing, fault finding, installation & inspection. (PUWER)
Demonstrat]]> United Kingdom 2026-03-12 08:00:29.52